armoire

• Большой, часто украшенный резьбой шкаф или гардероб, изначально использовавшийся для хранения оружия, а теперь обычно для хранения одежды или других предметов домашнего обихода.

A large, often ornate wardrobe or cabinet, originally used for storing weapons but now typically used for storing clothes or other household items.

1. Large wardrobe or cabinetB2formal

   A tall, often ornate cabinet or wardrobe used for storing clothes, linens, or other household items.

   Большой шкаф

   • She placed her winter coats in the antique armoire.
   • The bedroom featured a beautiful wooden armoire.
   • He stored his collection of vintage hats in the armoire.

   Синонимыcabinetchiffonierclosetpresswardrobe

2. Historical weapon storageC1formal

   Originally, a large cabinet used for storing weapons and armor.

   Оружейный шкаф

   • In medieval times, the armoire held the knight's swords and shields.
   • The castle's armoire contained a collection of ancient weapons.
   • Historians found an old armoire filled with armor pieces.